The Latest Breaking News from UAE

Saudi Arabia, UAE announce start of Islamic New Year 1448 AH Tuesday; Ashura expected June 25

Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court has announced that Tuesday, June 16, marks the first day of Muharram 1448 AH and the beginning of the Islamic New Year.

The Times of India · Jun 16

Millionaires on the Move: Winners, Losers, and the Global Competition for Wealth in 2026

LONDON, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore, Italy, Switzerland, Greece, Hong Kong, and New Zealand are emerging as some of the most attractive destinations for internationally mobile wealth in 2026 , while the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Norway, and South Korea are facing growing competitiveness pressures as tax reforms, fiscal…

AAP · Jun 16

Iran deal: Trump is back to square one, but the cards are now in Tehran’s favor

The signing of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the US and Iran on Monday has been welcomed by the international community after a devastating three-month war. The agreement was announced on June 14, President Donald Trump’s birthday, but the biggest beneficiary, experts say, is the Iranian regime.

France 24 · Jun 15

Bybit Launches RWA Earn, Bringing Institutional Investment Opportunities On-Chain to Eligible Users

DUBAI, UAE, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has launched RWA Earn, a platform enabling institutional-grade financial access for eligible Bybit users through tokenized RWA strategies offered by Plume, the open finance platform, and DigiFT, a digital asset exchange dual-licensed in Singapore…

AAP · Jun 15

Bybit Unveils Exclusive Referral Campaign Following SpaceX IPO

DUBAI, UAE, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has unveiled Starship Launch: Referral Space Race, a limited-time referral campaign offering up to $4,850 per user for the top referrer. Starting today until July 12, 2026, the month-long event marks SpaceX's high-profile debut…

AAP · Jun 15

Etihad Airways to offer free medical travel insurance for Abu Dhabi visitors

International visitors flying to Abu Dhabi on Etihad Airways will receive free medical travel insurance. This offer is valid for stays up to 15 days in the UAE. The coverage applies to eligible travelers booking flights between July and December 2026. This initiative aims to enhance the visitor experience and…

The Economic Times · Jun 15

Hormuz halt forces Middle East trade into huge rewiring

A year after a US-Israel and Iran conflict, Siemens Energy explored alternative routes to Dammam, Saudi Arabia, due to potential Strait of Hormuz closures. Recent conflict forced these plans into action, disrupting global supply chains and prompting companies like Spinneys and DP World to utilize extensive road networks across the…

The Economic Times · Jun 15

India replaces BLS, SGIVS for passport, visa services in UAE; Al Hind to handle operations from July 1

The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi has announced that a new outsourced service provider will take over passport, visa and consular services for Indian nationals and other applicants across the UAE from July 1, 2026.

The Times of India · Jun 14

Isaac del Toro wins eventful stage seven of Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, as Luke Tuckwell keeps yellow

The Mexican rider proved strongest on the Grand Colombier, moving up to third place in the general classification

Cycling Weekly · Jun 13

UAE denies reports of $3 billion transfer to Iran, calls allegations 'false and unfounded'

The United Arab Emirates has categorically dismissed reports claiming that billions of dollars were transferred from the Gulf nation to Iran, including allegations involving a $3 billion payment.

The Times of India · Jun 13